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What Will You Discover In Lancaster?

With emphasis on local artists, county-wide historic sites, and our own Performing Arts Series, See Lancaster SC is creating a destination for the enjoyment of small town charm and southern hospitality.

An outgrowth of Main Street Lancaster, See Lancaster SC also seeks to preserve and revitalize Lancaster’s traditional commercial districts. Its funding comes from hospitality taxes generated by City businesses.

The purpose of See Lancaster SC is to provide information to individuals and businesses considering relocating to Lancaster, encourage and promote existing businesses through economic restructuring, help preserve historic sites, plan new events, and expand existing events to attract more visitors to the area.

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In many ways, Lancaster County is an arts community. Several artists live here, work here, and display their art here. Lancaster initiated the Arts in Education program, a statewide program first piloted here to bring hands-on art instruction from artists-in-residence to students from elementary to high schools. Drama productions, classical and folk music concerts, and chamber choir performances are scheduled throughout the year. Something is always going on in the arts in Lancaster—from art, pottery, and drama workshops to gallery crawls.

The Lancaster Arts LeagueThe Arts League meets the third Tuesday of each month during the school year for hands-on art and fine crafts workshops. It also co-sponsors the annual Marian Hagins Art Competition, held in September and exhibited through the end of October at the LCCA Gallery. For details, call 803-283-3965 or 803-285-1820.

The Lancaster Chamber ChoirThe Chamber Choir performs in concert in May, December and again in the spring. Regular auditions and rehearsals are held September through April. Season tickets are available. If you are interested in joining or finding out about the next concert, call 803-283-8927 or eareese@mac.com.

“The mission of the Lancaster County Council of the Arts is to enrich the quality of life in Lancaster County by building a vibrant community connecting arts, culture, and economic vitality through education, advocacy, and collaboration.”

Bob DosterBob Doster is an internationally acclaimed artist who makes his home and studio in Lancaster. Bob’s unique style of metal design ranges from free-floating steel in multi-colored tables and accent pieces to monumental sculpture. He is the winner of the 2006 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Artist of the Year Award – the highest honor awarded artists in the State of South Carolina.

WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LANCASTERTake a leisurely walk through Lancaster’s picturesque downtown historic sites. A plaque is located in the sidewalk in front of each historic site. This plaque corresponds to the list of historic locations. For more information, call 803-286-8414.

Hike the nature trails, take in the historic museum and schoolhouse and fishing in the lake. A 25-site campground is located on the lake at the station, tent, and RV sites. Primitive camping is also available.

The headquarters of the L & C Railway houses a railroad museum filled with memorabilia of earlier railroad days in Lancaster County. A scale model of the L & C Springmaid Line, which extends from Kershaw to Chester, runs through the museum. The facility is also home to L & C Rail Tours, offering luxury tours and parties aboard the Golden Tower and the J. P. Henderson, the company’s private rail cars. One of the country’s top private rail car restoration and rebuilding shops in also located here. Currently open by appointment.LANCASTER SHAG CLUB

The Lancaster Shag Club is an organization of people in Lancaster and surrounding areas interested in the Official State Dance of South Carolina, the Shag. The club is dedicated to promoting and preserving beach music, shag music and shag dancing. Lancaster Shag Club Inc. is a member of the Society of Stranders (SOS), a corporation owned by the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs (ACSC).

Located in Chester and Lancaster County, currenty open to the public on the Chester side. The park is home to the rare Rocky Shoals Spider Lily, which grows in the shallows of the river. Hike the nature trails to view the bald eagle nests, see remnants of the historic canal, or view the lilies in bloom. Kayaking and canoeing are also popular year-round.OLDE ENGLISH DISTRICT TOURISM COMMISSION
3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A
Richburg, SC 29729-9492
Telephone: 803.385.6800
Fax: 803.789.7077
Toll free: 1.800.968.5909

The Olde English District is one of eleven tourism regions located in South Carolina. The name refers to the region’s early settlement by the English in the mid-1770’s and to the Revolutionary War battles fought here. The District is made up of seven Counties: Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Union and York.

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS
At South Carolina’s scenic State Parks, you will find the best boating, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and hiking in South Carolina.